A lot has gone in the right direction of the SMU football team, which has resulted into an undefeated record through eight games.
Most college football coaches on any level will admit that in order to be undefeated through a season, two things have to happen.
First, you need a talented team guided by a talented coaching staff. Second, you need to experience some good luck.
Sonny Dykes will be the first to admit that some of the most talented teams don't boast the best records -- but, in the same breath, some of the best records belong to teams that have experienced the most good fortune.